CANDIDATE COLLEGE

Statutory requirements for running a campaign, including keeping detailed campaign records, deadlines for filing reports, and other binding legal requirements
Supervisors of elections from Sarasota and Manatee counties, Kathy Dent and Bob Sweat

The basics of running a campaign
Political consultant Tom Nolan of The Nolan Group of Bradenton

Dealing with the print media
Editorial editors, news editors, and advertising representatives of the Bradenton Herald and Sarasota Herald-Tribune

The basics of making and buying time for television spots
Representatives from ABC7 in Sarasota and BrightHouse

The ins and outs of direct mail
Presented by Colorama Inc. of Sarasota

In keeping with the series' emphasis on Civility in Democracy, candidates attending Candidate College will be given the opportunity to sign a pledge to run a fair, honest campaign.